With microplastics and nanoplastics present all over the globe, Northeast Ohio researchers overview human and animal studies ...

Some plastic containers are far more dangerous than they are worth. Here are several potential health risks of using plastic ...

Plastic waste is shifting from environmental burden to a strategic resource as advanced materials turn industrial waste into ...

According to the official OECD estimates on global plastic pollution, out of all the plastic waste generated per annum, only 9% is recycled. The rest contaminates water bodies, soil, the air we ...

Plastics are durable and strong, which is great while they’re being used but frustrating when they end up in the environment. Scientists at RIKEN in Japan have developed a new type of plastic that’s ...

Before you reheat tonight’s leftovers, it helps to know what actually matters when it comes to plastic food containers, ...

Globally, more than 400 million tons of plastic are produced each year, and less than 10% is recycled. Much of the rest ends up burned, buried or drifting through waterways, a problem that's only ...